Doubts over Istanbul’s hosting of Champions League final due to UK travel restrictions

UEFA are considering options regarding Istanbul’s hosting of the Champions League final after Turkey was added to the UK’s red list for travel just over three weeks before the showpiece fixture between Chelsea and Manchester City.

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Chelsea dominate Real Madrid to reach Champions League final

Timo Werner and Mason Mount secured Chelsea’s place in what will be an all English Champions League final against Manchester City. The Blues dominated Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge winning 2-0 progressing 3-1 on aggregate.

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Premier League introduces new rules to deter future Super Leagues

The Premier League has introduced additional rules and regulations, including a new owners’ charter, to stop future attempts to join a breakaway Super League. The FA meanwhile has launched a formal inquiry into the role played by Premier League clubs in the attempt to create a breakaway European Super League.

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Pulisic gives Chelsea slender advantage over Real Madrid

Chelsea grabbed a potentially vital away goal in a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first-leg tie. Christian Pulisic gave the Blues an early lead but Madrid responded through a fine Karim Benzema strike.

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Werner ends goal drought as Chelsea down West Ham

Timo Werner’s first-half strike helped strengthen Chelsea’s grip on the top four with a 1-0 win at West Ham, who saw Fabian Balbuena controversially sent off after a VAR intervention. Chelsea’s winner came just before half-time through Werner’s first Premier League goal since mid-February.

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